Walks in the South West with a café

Whether you’re looking for fuel to kick-start a chilly ramble on the coast, or are returning from a gentle stroll in the woods, you’ll find these kiosks, cafés and tea-rooms are great places to pick up a takeaway treat. What's more, every visit you make and piece of cake you buy helps us carry on looking after special places for everyone to enjoy, for ever.

Please be aware that cafés are takeaway only. Please check the homepage of the place you wish to visit before you travel.

Staying safe

We’ve introduced safety measures including closure of some indoor seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. In line with government guidance, you're required to wear a face covering in most enclosed spaces, unless exempt. Please bring one with you. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

Take a look at our food and drink FAQs

Please book ahead before visiting

We're looking forward to welcoming you back. We’ve reopened the places you love, safely and in line with government guidance. We recommend you book in advance for visits to gardens and parks, especially at busy times such as weekends. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel.

Cornwall

Park Café, Lanhydrock

Lanhydrock reaches its best in the autumn and winter, with scarlet acers and yellow tulip trees lighting up the estate. You’ll find the Park Café conveniently located for a pre- or post-walk takeaway bite of homemade food made from ingredients sourced locally.

Godolphin

After a stroll around the grounds of the ancient estate at Godolphin, why not tuck into a range of hot and cold drinks and some light snacks to takeaway? Please check the Godolphin's webpage before you travel.

Walking on the South West coast path near Pencarrow Head, Cornwall

Walks in Cornwall

The National Trust conserves and cares for miles of coast and foot paths for walking. With so many types of walks for all abilities, you can find the right trail for you.

Devon

Knightshayes

No matter what tickles your taste buds there’s bound to be something to tempt you in the Stables Café, open until Sunday 10 January inclusive.

Baggy Point

Sandleigh Tea-Room at Baggy Point makes a great stop for a cup of tea and slice of cake. Why not take your drink out to Baggy Point to enjoy on a bench with a view?

Walks in Devon

Here's a selection of our some of our favourite walks in Devon to wrap up warm for. Blow away the cobwebs this winter with a bracing walk on Devon's rolling hills and rugged coast, take shorter walks in parks and gardens or circular walks on Dartmoor or Exmoor.

Dorset

Kingston Lacy

There’s so much to choose from in the Stables café. Enjoy a treat after a long walk or stop by for a cuppa before you set off to explore the sweeping lawns, Japanese Garden, woodland and parkland walks at Kingston Lacy. There's plenty of picnic benches set up in the parkland so you can enjoy your lunch or favourite cuppa with a view.

Walkers on Knoll beach at Studland Bay, Dorset

Knoll beach café at Studland Bay

Dine in style with views overlooking Studland Bay and Old Harry Rocks. The café is serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. Please check the website for opening times before you travel.

Morning scene in the park at Kingston Lacy, Dorset

Walks in Dorset

Here are some suggestions of Dorset's top wintry walks. There's plenty of places choose from with coastal rambles, formal garden strolls and countryside walks.

Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Dyrham Park

The tea garden takeaway kiosk at Dyrham Park is open serving a range of hot and cold drinks, ice creams, crisps, chocolate bars and bakes. Perfect fuel for a walk around the parkland and garden.

Newark Park

The tea pavilion at this Tudor hunting lodge set proudly in an estate on top of the Cotswold escarpment, looking down into the Ozleworth valley and to the Mendips beyond, is open Fridays - Sundays, 11am-4pm.

Walks in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

The woodlands, valleys and open spaces of the Cotswolds and Gloucestershire countryside offer a lot for walkers at this time of year.

Somerset

Barrington Court

You can pick up a treat to enjoy from the takeaway kiosk which is serving a limited range of hot and cold drinks, and light snacks. Why not enjoy them as you explore the walled White Garden, Rose and Iris Garden and Lily Garden which were influenced by Gertrude Jekyll?

Brean Down café

The takeaway café at Brean Down is perfect for picking up something tasty to enjoy on a walk along the beach or Somerset’s greatest natural pier with dramatic cliffs and far-reaching views. Please check the webpage for opening times before you travel.

Fyne Court

Fyne Court is a hidden gem in the heart of the Quantock Hills. You can explore this wild garden and discover pieces of its history hiding in the undergrowth, and pick up takeaway food and drinks for your walk from the tea-room.

Montacute House

Montacute Café is serving takeaway food and drink, great for grabbing a treat after exploring the herbaceous borders, orchard and parkland. Please check the webpage for opening times before you travel.

Tyntesfield

There are three places to pick up a treat at Tyntesfield: the Cow Barn cafe at the start of your journey, set in the old dairy stalls at Home Farm, the Pavilion Cafe, with picnic benches overlooking Tyntesfield's new traditional orchard, or the brand new Griddle Pod, serving cheese toasties and hot chips.

Walks in Somerset

There are few better ways to enjoy the outdoors than by exploring the countryside around Somerset. We've put together a few of the top winter walks for you to enjoy - there are plenty to try.

Walks in Wiltshire

Take a walk through the woodland and over the hills of Wiltshire. What better way to soak up the history and mystery of Wiltshire's ancient monuments and countryside than on a winter's walk?